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Shira Evans

Shira Evans started her career in educational publishing in 2001 after teaching English in several countries around the world. Since then she has written and edited a wide variety of materials for K–12, including books, teacher's guides, and online activities. Evans has two adventurous young boys and enjoys exploring and learning more about the world with them.
Helpers in Your Neighborhood (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Tadpole to Frog (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Animal Homes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Bugs! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
At the Beach (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
In the Forest (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Peek, Otter! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Dive, Dolphin! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Play, Kitty! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Trot, Pony! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Day and Night (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Follow Me! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)

Books

Helpers in Your Neighborhood (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Tadpole to Frog (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Animal Homes (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Bugs! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
At the Beach (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
In the Forest (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Peek, Otter! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Dive, Dolphin! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Play, Kitty! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Trot, Pony! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
Day and Night (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)
Follow Me! (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)

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